Health Education: Skills for a Lifetime

Health Education is a required academic subject for students in all grades. In this class, students learn how to take care of their minds, their bodies, and their relationships with others.

This video explores the skills-based approach to Health Education taught in New York City Public Schools. In the video, students, teachers, and principals describe how communication and other important skills are taught in the Health Education classroom, and their impact on student health.

To learn more, visit the Health Education page on the New York City Public Schools website.

schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/health-education